New Principal to Head Mamaroneck Avenue School

A new principal has been appointed for Mamaroneck Avenue School.

The Mamaroneck Union Free School District board of education approved Tuesday Virginia Lockwood to replace Carrie Amon, who is retiring at the end of the 2015-16 school year.

Superintendent Robert Shaps made the recommendation which the board OK’d, according to a prepared statement.

For the last two years, Lockwood has been the district’s elementary literacy coach, working with teachers from all four elementary schools on improving reading and writing.

Before coming to Mamaroneck, she consulted with school systems around the country to strengthen teacher practices and student achievement.

Shap said Lockwood has contagious energy and an unwavering focus on the children.

“We are confident that Ginny will carry on the tradition of excellence at this extraordinary school and lead with a vision that underscores inclusiveness, openness and warmth,” he said.